Buc-ee’s holding grand opening in Leeds
The new Buc-ee’s is at the junction of the I-20 and 78 Junction across the street from Bass Pro Shop.
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Leeds voters resoundingly reject property tax increase
Leeds voters went to the polls Tuesday and overwhelmingly voted to reject a property tax increase. This was a very highly controversial proposal from the beginning and ultimately voters decided that they were taxed enough already. Leeds Mayor David Miller had said that the money would have been used for a new athletics complex at … Continued
Leeds votes Tuesday on a tax increase referendum
Leeds voters are going to the polls Tuesday to vote on whether or not to raise property taxes in order to finance a number of improvements to the city: including a new football stadium, new library, new city hall, senior center and other improvements. This has been a highly controversial proposal with very vocal people … Continued
Leeds Criticized for Charging To Move Cars
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, numerous transfer trucks along with other motorists were involved in accidents across Alabama. One of the biggest traffic snarls was in Leeds where several of the 18 wheelers jack-knifed in icy conditions. Thousands of motorists who work in Jefferson County, but live in Leeds, St. Clair County, or … Continued
Tuesday’s Municipal Election Runoffs Produce Some Surprises: Many Incumbents were Unseated
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday voters throughout Alabama made their voices heard in municipal runoff elections. In Leeds challenger David Miller easily defeated incumbent Mayor Eric Patterson 1661 to 847. In district 4 Craig Wadsworth defeated Kelly Washburn. In the District 5 council race Davoris Ragland defeated former Mayor Jack Courson. In Pell … Continued
Tuesday is Municipal Election Runoff Day
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The polls will be open on Tuesday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm in cities where there was an election in August and no candidate got 50% of the vote +1. In Leeds there are runoffs in the Mayor’s race and in city council Districts 4 and 5. The … Continued
Four Candidates Run for Mayor of Leeds
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, the Leeds Chamber of Commerce held a Political Forum at the Leeds First United Methodist Church. Leeds Mayor Eric Patterson is seeking a second term as Mayor in the August 28th municipal election. He is being challenged by Leeds City Councilman Johnny R. Kile, former Homewood Mayor James … Continued